Language: English
Question 113 · Federal question
Elections in Germany are won by the party that ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …
- A die meisten Stimmen bekommt. ✓ Correct answer
- B die meisten Männer mehrheitlich gewählt haben.
- C die meisten Stimmen bei den Arbeiterinnen/Arbeitern bekommen hat.
- D die meisten Erststimmen für ihre Kanzlerkandidatin/ihren Kanzlerkandidaten erhalten hat.
Translation
Elections in Germany are won by the party that ...
- A receives the most votes. ✓ Correct answer
- B has been predominantly chosen by the majority of men.
- C has received the most votes from workers.
- D receives the most first votes for their chancellor candidate.
Explanation
A party wins a German election by getting the most votes overall, since seats are allocated proportionally under the mixed-member system. There is no direct vote for chancellor, and the first vote only elects a local district candidate.
Tips
- Total votes decide who wins, not gender, profession, or the first vote for a district candidate.
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